JenR

I've been thinking about quitting my job for some time, but I really didn't know what I would do instead and we have a lot of school debt that we need to pay off. Plus, I am well-paid and generally the stress isn't too bad, so I decided I would just put up with it until I came across something better. Well, the last straw was that when DH called to ask me to take him to the ER on Friday. I had to get something out at work. So, I say to my boss "I have to take DH to the ER and I'll come back after I get him situated to do that thing" he replies "ok" not "oh, I hope he gets better - don't worry about that thing" or even "I so appreciate your being willing to come back - that is really great". Just "ok". And he even threw in some comment about how "men these days are such wimps". Yeah, he had 102-103 fever for 4 days and didn't eat for most of that and then couldn't keep water down for 12 hours....yeah, such a wimp. So, it won't happen immediately, but DH and I talked and it looks like next fall I am going to stay home for a while! It might just be a year until DS is in pre-school, or longer if it's working out, but we'll have most of our debt paid off by then and can make it work. I am actually excited! And relieved that I really will not have to put up with these jerks for much longer! Yippee!

KBtotheBB

Work stress is the pits. I hate it when people comment on situations of which they know nothing. I hope things work out for the best!!

AmandaL

Jen that is great news! It is easy to deal with jerks you do not like if you know there is an end in sight.

Amanda

Lynni

That is too bad that you aren't supported at work. I'm so glad that you and your DH will work this out. I know that you'll be much happier. Congrats!

widdlelou

That comment was really over the line. I mean that sounds almost a boarderline HR issue comment, how dare he make a comment about your DH who needs medical care being a wimp. I would have been rightly pissed and probably said something, but alas I am way more brave when I'm in my sweatpants and on the computer!! ;o)

Well I"m gald that you came up with a good decision and that you are excited about it. I hope it really works out for you and that the rest of the time there isn't unbearable.

Hay lady

Good for you Jen.

Isn;t it a great feeling to know you are done? I remember that when I was working for the bank. It was a tough decision to come to, but once it was made, I had never felt better. Things turned out quite well for me too. Hang in there.

jandj-2002

ITA with Christy. I quit my job 3 weeks before my wedding. It was making me insane to work for this man. Once the decision was made it was like a weight was lifted off you. LIfe is too short to work for people like that.

mcbean

Good for you! I'm in total agreement with Christy and Jackie. They didn't know a good thing when they had it! You will feel such relief when it is over.

ThatSuzyGirl

What a creep!!! You're right to not waste anymore time at that company.

I hope your DH is feeling better.
Suzy

KATin NJ

Jen,
I think you are making the right decision. As much as I swore I would NEVER stay home, it's the hardest job I have ever loved. This time before school is so precious. AND you will no doubt find a job where you are respected and treated well!